Rally Teaches Kids To Say No To Drugs

April 30, 1986|By Donna Bouffard

Several hundred students at Apopka Junior High held a rally Friday to start their anti-drug program called ''Just Say No.''

Apopka Police Officer Jim Kolbinskie, who is a liaison between the school and the police department, said the campaign is part of a national effort to ''acknowledge the efforts of the kids who don't take drugs and are able to just say no.''

He said a variety of events will be held in May, including a performance by the Navy rock band, The Voyagers, May 14 and a parade from the school to the city park May 24. The Magnificent Ones, a professional wrestling tag-team, were at Friday's celebration.

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-- West Orange High School will present the play Rehearsal for Murder at 7:30 p.m. May 8, 9 and 10 at the school, 1625 S. Beulah Road, Winter Garden. Admission is $2 in advance, $3 at the door.

Tickets are available by calling the West Orange High drama department at 656-2424.

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-- Lake Como Elementary School held its first Young Authors Conference Friday. Students participated by submitting stories they had written. The top 50 young writers attended the conference, which included a reception with guest authors.

The school plans to have field days Friday and Monday. The events are open to students and parents.

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-- Rolling Hills Elementary School's Parent-Teacher Association will meet at 7 p.m. May 20 at the school, 4903 Donovan St., Orlando. The program will include a play by kindergarten students.

The school also is having field days May 6-9. Kindergarten through sixth- graders will participate in outdoor activities that include a tug of war and a mile run.

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-- Union Park Elementary School, 1600 N. Dean Road, Orlando, was invaded by bears last month. There were bear books, bear pictures, stuffed bears and paper bears. The invasion was part of the school system's Be Excited About Reading program.

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-- Students at Stonewall Jackson Junior High School traded their books for basketballs and other athletic equipment as they participated in their annual field day program from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. School officials said the event is designed to encourage team unity and goals.

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-- Members of the Magnolia School Parent-Teacher Association are sponsoring a flea market-fun day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the school, 1900 Matterhorn Drive, Orlando. There will be hot dogs, cotton candy, baked goods, balloons and other items for sale. The guest of honor will be Sir Gus, the Shriners' kissing camel. Proceeds will benefit the school. For details, call Maureen Odom at 298-6780.

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-- Gateway School will have a fun day Friday. Youngsters will participate in field events and carnival games from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rosie O'Grady's antique fire truck will be on display. For details, call 293-6252.

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-- Pershing Elementary School is having a carnival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10. There will be food, live entertainment, a bake sale, a plant sale, games and prizes. Proceeds will benefit the school at 1800 Pershing Ave., Orlando.

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-- A spring program featuring a circus theme will be presented May 13 at Blankner Elementary School, 720 E. Kaley St., Orlando. Students from kindergarten, third and fifth grade will participate.

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-- Conway Elementary School will have a going-away party from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday for seven people retiring from the school. Staff, students and parents will offer their good wishes to Tom Bolyard, custodian; Phoebe Kauffman, sixth-grade teacher; June Moore, media specialist; William Russell, fourth- grade teacher; Harold Smith, physical education teacher; Jacki Tarry, art teacher; and Eugene Wells, fifth-grade teacher.

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-- The National Parent-Teacher Association has designated next week as National Teacher Appreciation Week. In Florida, May 16 is designated Teacher's Day.